The 2014 Honda City (First Look: Page 12)

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Originally Posted by HaruH
Nice set of pictures bro.
If possible please let me that, the integrated player in ...

Honda amaze top end has heat resistant front glass. More expensive Honda city doesn't have one! I wonder if its available in aftermarket.

There are lot of goof-ups in the selection of features in the new City.
* No rear disk brakes in VX
* No additional airbags in VX(1 Lakh premium over V, definitely justifies the airbags)
* No remote trunk release(Except VX), this is a very common feature and not a expensive item to add, don't know why Honda thinks its a premium feature.
* No back seat pockets(Except VX), I wont even call that a feature. Just thinking how much money they saved by not providing them!
* Gear shift lever, yukky....My swift has better one!
* No height adjusting seat belts. (Outgoing City has it)
* Light sensing automatic headlights(not talking about LED, basic safety function which turns on the lights automatically at dusk or in a tunnel)
* Skinny tires(Yes we can upgrade it)
* No DVD playable(Not a big fan of them, but 12L + , New Honda City, premium sedan should have had it at least on the top ends.

They would have lost me if Verna did not remove +4 airbags from their 2014 models(inspite of high speed instability, I would have chosen it as safety is my top priority and I dont drive 100+ km/h)

Another question regarding the tire upgrades.
Stock alloys are 5.5J and tires are 175 series, when you upgrade to 195 the same 5.5J will it accommodate? or is it recommended to go wider than 5.5? any thoughts?

Also I was told that the VX has "Noice reducing Windshields" what exactly it is?

There are lot of goof-ups in the selection of features in the new City.
* No rear disk brakes in VX
* No additional airbags in VX(1 Lakh premium over V, definitely justifies the airbags)
* No remote trunk release(Except VX), this is a very common feature and not a expensive item to add, don't know why Honda thinks its a premium feature.
* No back seat pockets(Except VX), I wont even call that a feature. Just thinking how much money they saved by not providing them!
* Gear shift lever, yukky....My swift has better one!
* No height adjusting seat belts. (Outgoing City has it)
* Light sensing automatic headlights(not talking about LED, basic safety function which turns on the lights automatically at dusk or in a tunnel)
* Skinny tires(Yes we can upgrade it)
* No DVD playable(Not a big fan of them, but 12L + , New Honda City, premium sedan should have had it at least on the top ends.

They would have lost me if Verna did not remove +4 airbags from their 2014 models(inspite of high speed instability, I would have chosen it as safety is my top priority and I dont drive 100+ km/h)

Another question regarding the tire upgrades.
Stock alloys are 5.5J and tires are 175 series, when you upgrade to 195 the same 5.5J will it accommodate? or is it recommended to go wider than 5.5? any thoughts?

Also I was told that the VX has "Noice reducing Windshields" what exactly it is?

A nice list of all the cost cuttings in anhc.

Anyways, verna now has 6 airbags in the top end model. They were removed for some time, don't know why.

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Anyways, verna now has 6 airbags in the top end model. They were removed for some time, don't know why.

Are you sure about it? When they introduced 2014 model, they added projector lights, and removed 4 airbags and I think rear seat center head rest. I even know someone in this forum got that car. I did reconfirm too. If its true I will be disappointed greatly. I will check with the Hyundai dealer.

Edit: Called Hyundai dealer and found 2014 Verna has 6 airbags+projector headlights, Petrol would cost 11.48L OTR(for City I am paying 11.9L) Now I have a problem digesting it.

Are you sure about it? When they introduced 2014 model, they added projector lights, and removed 4 airbags and I think rear seat center head rest. I even know someone in this forum got that car. I did reconfirm too. If its true I will be disappointed greatly. I will check with the Hyundai dealer.

Edit: Called Hyundai dealer and found 2014 Verna has 6 airbags+projector headlights, Petrol would cost 11.48L OTR(for City I am paying 11.9L) Now I have a problem digesting it.

yeah that's pretty strange. they stopped it for some batches and they didn't reduce the price either.

so are their any discounts on verna ? they should give you.

in city you'll get sunroof and in verna you'll get projector headlamps. other than this there's not much difference in features.

yeah that's pretty strange. they stopped it for some batches and they didn't reduce the price either.

so are their any discounts on verna ? they should give you.

in city you'll get sunroof and in verna you'll get projector headlamps. other than this there's not much difference in features.

so now what ?

Verna SX(O) has 6 airbags and OTR 11.48 L, and City with 2 Airbags OTR 11.90 L, Isn't it confusing? Let me rethink at home with the family and report back. Sunroof anyway is just showoff feature especially where I live.

Verna SX(O) has 6 airbags and OTR 11.48 L, and City with 2 Airbags OTR 11.90 L, Isn't it confusing? Let me rethink at home with the family and report back. Sunroof anyway is just showoff feature especially where I live.

I would any day walk into Honda Showroom and buy the City if i had confusion like you. No matter how much expensive it is over others, Here are some of valid reasons for it

1. Even though Hyundai has more ASS Centres then Honda, the maintenance and service costs are higher then Honda. Telling this because we have 2 Hyundai's in our family currently.

2. Hyundai cars are very thirsty especially their sedan range, my brother has 2011 Petrol Verna and he gets only 8-9 kmpl in City. Honda engines are more efficient then Hyundai.

3. Even though Hyundai have stiffened suspension of 2014 Verna, it still scraps. And i nearly vommited when i had been to Bangalore recently in Verna, The bouncy ride makes one irritated.

4. Then there is resale value, which is higher on the Honda City compared to Verna.

I have Rapid Diesel and would have bought City if it had diesel at that time (will get one by end of this year). One who has owned Honda will know how good their cars are. Except CR-V, Amaze we have owned all other Honda's and will say that we did have "Peace of Mind". Something the 3 year old Verna, i20 haven't managed so far for my brother.

I am not saying that Hyundai doesnt make good cars but the above reasons are not ticked by Hyundai Verna

I would any day walk into Honda Showroom and buy the City if i had confusion like you. No matter how much expensive it is over others, Here are some of valid reasons for it .....

.... One who has owned Honda will know how good their cars are. ...

Thanks Nishant, for feedback.
Yes I agree with you all the points you mentioned. But see I am very very safety conscious, I have driven more than 50% of my time in US/Canada probably slightly over conscious too. Its not about the money at all. I want to be 100% sure before I put my money in. Also I owned 2 Hondas so far, Civic and Accord (US) and I am one satisfied customer. Only for routine oil change I had visit the service station ever. I totally agree with all you have said.

Evening I went to Hyundai showroom, no test drive petrol available, so did a test drive of diesel(about 6 months back I had done TD of petrol and that time I had liked it). Since I am interested in Petrol, nothing to mention about the engine or performance. But somehow I felt Verna lacked space this time. I could not get a comfortable driving position at all. I have the habit of resting my right elbow on the hand rest of the drivers door and I could not get proper support in any seating position. Now the back seat, just one word, horrible. There was no proper under thigh support, almost good for two adults and one kid only. Getting out from the rear seat I had to struggle to pull my leg out. Actually when I went there I went with lot of positive thinking but somehow I was not satisfied with the car. I have been visiting Honda showroom very frequently and every time I sit in available City there. I could clearly see the advantage City there. But anyway I will go again to Hyundai showroom to test drive the Petrol.

But some of the positives I noted on Verna, spectacular projector head lamps, diamond cut alloys, all wheel disk breaks, very good interior fit and finish, auto head lights basically whatever Honda City is missing was there. Also Verna absorbed all the bad road bumps and imperfections with out transmitting anything into cabin. This could be a very good for slow speed city driving. Verna looked far better than Honda City from outside IMO.

Sunroof can do magic where you live! Park your car in sun, come back.. Sit in a car .. Turn on ac.... Tilt the sunroof.. Allow the hot light air to go out quickly... Congrats your car is faster in cooling then others in hot sunny conditions.

I am confused for Dick Lid Spoiler. I wanted to have an spoiler but current one is doing more harm than good for Honda City Looks (based on whatever cars I have seen with spoiler). The car looks really elegant without the spoiler.

Is there anybody who has silver car and has spoiler on it, please post a pic. I would like to see it on the car and decide.

Frnds -- got below information from my SA
1) He has the top version (VX- PETROL SILVER MT with accessories worth Rs 70000 ) available right now.
2) also SV-CVT white could be made available at the earliest.

Anyone interested , please pm me. I'll tell you the contact number of the SA and you can further discuss with him.
No personal gains

had some queries about body colored rear and front bumper protectors and side protectors . Not sure how useful they would be .I have booked a white honda city. So not sure if they would spoil the looks as well.
Would like to seek the advice of experts out here. is it worth getting body colored rear and front bumper protectors and side protectors.

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Indian I can see you confusion regarding two car and with safety features and extra premium for Honda. But after reading your post I can see that your focusing only on the looks and features (No offence to you at all) but kindly note that, City have more comfortable siting arrangement then Verna in all aspects, the driveblity of the City is more then Verna in all department. So i think that extra premium for that only, and what more then personal comfort.
If you travel long distance in City you didn't feel travel pain at all that is my personal experience.

Indian ... But after reading your post I can see that your focusing only on the looks and features (No offence to you at all) but kindly note that, City have more comfortable siting arrangement then Verna in all aspects, the driveblity of the City is more then Verna in all department....

Totally agree, if you see my post yesterday, after TD of Verna it clearly states what you are saying. Yes I am gadget freak and why not have all the features in one car? On a serious note, I am still with City. Only let down is additional airbags.

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Originally Posted by tusharg

Sunroof can do magic where you live! Park your car in sun, come back.. Sit in a car .. Turn on ac.... Tilt the sunroof.. Allow the hot light air to go out quickly... Congrats your car is faster in cooling then others in hot sunny conditions.

Thanks buddy that could be one big plus really. Never had sunroof in India, lets see how that goes.

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Originally Posted by G1sanju

...Spoiler. I wanted to have an spoiler but current one is doing more harm than good for Honda City Looks (based on whatever cars I have seen with spoiler). The car looks really elegant without the spoiler.
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I think Honda City looks good with and without Spoiler. But spoiler available now is kind of expensive side so I will wait. I have not seen any pic with silver but there are plenty in white. Go back couple of pages.

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Originally Posted by friend_chet

...had some queries about body colored rear and front bumper protectors and side protectors . Not sure how useful they would be .I have booked a white honda city. So not sure if they would spoil the looks as well.
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I also feel it spoils the look of City. Also if you see the side protectors are put on the body line which is already on City, so basically it would nullify the effect. Also IMO its too low to place the protectors as you may not be really protected against the bang from morons slamming the door to your City.
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